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Israel Bombs Beirut Outskirts as Fighting With Hezbollah Escalates
ByAaron Boxerman June 7, 2026June 7, 2026

U.S. efforts for a truce in Lebanon appear to have stalled. Israel accused Hezbollah of firing at Israeli territory. Iran swiftly retaliated.

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Israel and Lebanon Renew Cease-Fire, Calling for Evacuation of Hezbollah Operatives
ByEphrat Livni June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

The agreement places the onus on Hezbollah to halt attacks, while demanding few immediate concessions from Israel. The cease-fire could remove an obstacle in the talks between the United States and Iran.

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Lebanon Endures Threats, Diplomacy and Whiplash as Others Decide Its Fate
ByChristina Goldbaum June 2, 2026June 2, 2026

The conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran looms over a state that has been pummeled by military strikes but has little say in determining its own future.

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How Hezbollah Drones Changed Israel’s Strategy in Lebanon
ByDavid M. Halbfinger June 2, 2026June 2, 2026

An Israeli campaign that started with high hopes has devolved into a kind of impasse, with Hezbollah looking more capable than it did when the war began.

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Hezbollah Ally Says the Iran-Backed Group Wants a New Truce With Israel
ByChristina Goldbaum June 1, 2026June 1, 2026

In an interview with The Times, Nabih Berri, an influential Lebanese lawmaker close to Hezbollah, called on President Trump to broker a new cease-fire.

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Netanyahu Orders Israeli Military to Attack Beirut Suburbs
ByChristina Goldbaum and Aaron Boxerman June 1, 2026

Thousands fled the southern suburbs of Lebanon’s capital after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel announced the widening of the military campaign against Hezbollah.

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How Lebanon’s Best Chance to Disarm Hezbollah Failed
ByAbdi Latif Dahir and Aaron Boxerman June 1, 2026June 1, 2026

Lebanon’s government has long wanted the powerful militia to give up its weapons. Before the Iran war began, there were signs of progress toward that goal.

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Across the Middle East, Muslims Mark Eid Amid War and Crisis
ByAbdi Latif Dahir and Bilal Shbair May 30, 2026

From Iran to Gaza, Eid al-Adha celebrations were muted as war dragged on and shortages of food and fuel roiled the region.

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Israel Strikes Beirut, Expanding Offensive in Lebanon
ByEuan Ward May 28, 2026

It was the first attack by Israel on the Lebanese capital in weeks and could complicate efforts by the United States and Iran to agree to a peace deal to end the war in Iran.

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Israel Says It Killed a Hezbollah Chief Near Beirut, Testing the Truce
ByEuan Ward May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

The strike was the first near the Lebanese capital since a cease-fire that has curbed fighting but not halted it. Washington is pushing for a lasting peace, hoping it will ease diplomacy with Iran.

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